Comments on: Fifty more plates

By: Kristina

Kristina — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:09:36 +0000

Saw this ad today and thought about you guys running the NOLA half-marathon. http://hotels.travelzoo.com/lodging-hotels/725094

By: jessica c

jessica c — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:05:15 +0000

soooooo, couple months into training. how are you feeling? i just finished my first half on december 13, and i can 100% say that YOU. CAN. DO. IT. the adrenaline, the people you meet, the booze afterward make the 4 months of training and pain all worth it. good luck in NO – i’ll be doing my 2nd half that day in texas! :)

By: Admiration « moojoose

Admiration « moojoose — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:39:55 +0000

[...] And then she posted this. [...]

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:19:38 +0000

Dude . . . just noticed ur response to my entry and I’m not sure how to interpret or respond.

Was ur point that I’m a dumbass and ur a good samaritan (not that I’m saying that’s not the case).

By: ana

ana — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:32:47 +0000

Linda,

Maybe it’s the big-ass storm hitting Denver right now and causing cabin fever, but I’m on board. I don’t blog, I rarely comment, but I’ve kept up with your blog and some of those others for several years now. I’m barely at 5K-ability right now, but holy cats. Registering today.

Ana

By: Jessamyn

Jessamyn — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:27 +0000

You know, the possibility of doing something like this actually motivates me to start running, not because there’s any way in hell this is something I could do in 2010, but maybe in 2011? It would be something to work toward, anyway. And good for you, and yay for saying yes!

By: Frema

Frema — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:08:18 +0000

Hooray! I’m new to running and finished my first 5K in September. I want to run a half-marathon next year (local, in Indianapolis) and have been debating which one to go for: a fall one so I can train in warmer months, or a spring one so I can funnel my energy into training right now? I’m still undecided, but I know I want to do it. Reading about your training will be a good motivator for me.

Good luck, Linda! And be sure to share any tips and resources you come across along the way.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:26:31 +0000

Damn you – I just signed up for the NOLA half marathon. :) Seriously, thank you for being an inspiration to us – reading your posts has pushed me to do things I’d normally never consider…

By: heather

heather — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:11:57 +0000

i’ve probably told you this sometime in the last five or so years that i’ve been reading your blog, but i think you’re amazing.

By: Kari C.

Kari C. — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:09:50 +0000

Oh yes, the is something I just started training for…the trivalley tri! Scasry as I haven’t swum in over 25 yrs, almost been that long for bike riding, and running? Uh, not with the size of the “girls”. WAY too uncomfortable! But, as I’ve sadi before, you looked like you had so much fun on your tri, that I decided, what the hell?!

Adult swim class? Check, started last week. Just me, who has swimming experience, and 2 other ladies with NONE. He doesn’t quite know what to do between us all, as I threw him with my “My goal? Triathalon training.” And frankly, it was a helklish big hurdle just walking out to the pool in a swim suit! ack! LOL And have a co-worker, who does open water swimming, who is willing to take me out to Lake Washington starting in March, as I want as much experience with that as possible by July.

Bicycle? Check. Got it last Thursday then attempted to ride to my swim lesson. Didn’t manage the steep hills, and my legs almost went on strike, but were on the move! But definitely need cold/wet weather gear for riding in.

Running? Actively working to that point. Got the Ennell running bra for big boobular women, but it’s too big! Sent it back for an exchanged smaller size. And buying good running shoes this week. So when all of the gear is here and working, out I go with my iPod.

Ass getting kicked? Check. But by gods, I will be in the best shape of my life, and 3 tris this summer/fall is a goal I intend to complete! Thanks again for the motivation! :)